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Cubs | Matt Garza to open season on disabled list
Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said SP Matt Garza (lat) will start the season on the disabled list, after he experienced some tightness in his side while rehabbing. He could miss the first month of the regular season since he would probably only receive two Cactus League starts.  Source: Chicago Tribune - Paul Sullivan
 
BHQ take: This news earns Garza his second PT reduction of spring training. His pitches and innings are likely to be limited upon his return, so the current 10% PT projection might be near a best-case...

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